Local Law 196 Outlines Site Safety Training Requirements for NYC Construction Sites

New York City’s Department of Buildings released requirements for Site Safety Training.

For workers employed on projects with an active Site Safety Manager, Site Safety Coordinator, or Construction Superintendent, the following rules will be in effect as of March 1, 2021:

• You are required to complete at least 40-62 hours of DOB-Approved Site Safety Training.
• If you are a regular worker, you must complete 40-Hours of SST training.
• If you are a supervisor, you must complete 62 hours of SST training.
• All workers must obtain an SST card certifying they have completed their required training and carry the SST Card while working onsite at all times beginning March 1st, 2021.

Most sites deal with large scale construction (Click Here to see if your organization is one of the construction sites that still requires site safety training).

The city is asking that supervisors and workers begin training as soon as possible in order to increase the level of safety quickly as a part of the citywide initiative under Local Law 196. On the map, one can find information regarding each site and project. This is

part of a new initiative that aims to educate the public about construction projects in the city.

In any city, safety is important, but this tenant is magnified in a construction hub that is constantly undergoing work like New York City. This new law aims to make New York City safer for both employees and everyday citizens. This makes it safer by bringing up the level of understanding of safety protocol on the job. In addition, making this information available to the public helps citizens understand what is going on in their neighborhoods. Both aspects of the project aid in increasing the understanding of safety and construction in the area.

Some may wonder how it will impact them or the city. To start, there will likely be fewer injuries involving construction site mishaps due to the new training protocol. However, that effect may result in a few more subsequent outcomes. Businesses will benefit from this training as well since fewer injuries mean fewer payouts for claims and injuries. This decrease in injuries should also decrease a company’s insurance premium as there will be less risk taken on by businesses. In a progressive move for the city, everyone who lives in New York should see a positive outcome from this new law. 

For more information contact one of our Risk Advisors or call 914-357-8444